Time for an upgrade maybe?

[LifePotatoes]

ok so with blackfriday rolling around its about time i got myself some upgrades without braking bank if possible. but if no parts for my rig are on sale ill just have to pay full price if need be. im working with maybe 300-400 USD$ 

 

Current PC~

Case; this is a hard one, i looks like a Sentey CS1-1398 + ATX Mid Tower Case but the PSU spot is at the top.

OS; Windows 10

HDD; Seagate Barracuda ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive

CPU; Intel Pentium G2030 Ivy Bridge Dual-Core 3.0 GHz LGA 1155 55W BX80637G2030 Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics

GPU; HIS iCooler Radeon HD 7770 H777F1G2M 1GB 128-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

PSU;  CORSAIR CX series CX500 500W ATX12V v2.3 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

RAM; CORSAIR 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory Model CMV4GX3M1A1333C9

MotherBoard; Gigabyte Ultra Durable 4 Classic GA-H61M-DS2 DVI Desktop Motherboard - Intel H61 Express Chipset - Socket H2 LGA-1155

 

  i got a ram upgrade to G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL (this is still on its way in the mail)

 

~so what are some upgrades i could make to this rig that are not terribly expensive? i mainly use this computer for games like GuildWars2, Tera, Minecraft, skyrim, APB; Reloaded,Warframe, and Scarlet blade. i want to play Blade and soul once its out and black desert if it ever gets a NA release. and i also use it to watch Youtube and Anime/movies.so give me some suggestions, if the parts are not on sale for black Friday or cyber Monday i can either look for a similar part that is or just buy it for normal price. i know that skyrim has a little trouble running but i think thats my ram which i just upgraded, and APB;Reloaded has to be on low settings and i still get only like 20FPS but its a smooth 20. so yea drop some knowledge on me.

[Arcanekitten]

just a tip use PCpartpicker.com since that clears some issues with posting a build

[DarkBlade2117]

A new CPU for sure. A locked i5 with a H97 board or Xeon 1231v3 with H97 board for it to last longer. Then get a sub ~50-$60 PSU. Antec High Current Gamer or EVGA B2 750w

[Textosterone]

Don't get a CX psu. They aren't the best you can get for that price or quality. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016&cm_re=500watt_PSU-_-17-438-016-_-Product

[Arcanekitten]

I would definitly upgrade the GPU to a r9 270(x) thought the psu might not handle it and also the cpu so upgrade that to a I3 4130 if you can.

so first cpu then gpu/psu

[DarkBlade2117]

I would definitly upgrade the GPU to a r9 270(x) thought the psu might not handle it and also the cpu so upgrade that to a I3 4130 if you can.

so first cpu then gpu/psu

A locked i5

, H97 board, and PSU is easily achievable with $400. About $350 possibly, then save that $50 and around christmas look for an R9 380 or 390.

[LifePotatoes]

A new CPU for sure. A locked i5 with a H97 board or Xeon 1231v3 with H97 board for it to last longer. Then get a sub ~50-$60 PSU. Antec High Current Gamer or EVGA B2 750w

 

 

Don't get a CX psu. They aren't the best you can get for that price or quality. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438016&cm_re=500watt_PSU-_-17-438-016-_-Product

 

 

I would definitly upgrade the GPU to a r9 270(x) thought the psu might not handle it and also the cpu so upgrade that to a I3 4130 if you can.

so first cpu then gpu/psu

yea i had a feeling my PSU would need an upgrade, at the time the CX sounded like a good idea. so i guess i should get the CPU,PSU then GPU? my motherboard is a 1155 socket so i would have to find something to fit that or get a new motherboard right?

[LifePotatoes]

A locked i5

, H97 board, and PSU is easily achievable with $400. About $350 possibly, then save that $50 and around christmas look for an R9 380 or 390.

well the upgrade budget is what im getting for Christmas so what ever i get in this one go is what ill have and the next upgrade if any, wont be for 2+years. i love intel so thats good, if i change my current board to a H97 will my ram and GPU fit?

[Textosterone]

yea i had a feeling my PSU would need an upgrade, at the time the CX sounded like a good idea. so i guess i should get the CPU,PSU then GPU? my motherboard is a 1155 socket so i would have to find something to fit that or get a new motherboard right?

get an LGA 1150 motherboard. They have loads of powerful compatible CPUs

[LifePotatoes]

get an LGA 1150 motherboard. They have loads of powerful compatible CPUs

ok, what watt should i be looking for on my PSU 750?

[Textosterone]

ok, what watt should i be looking for on my PSU 750?

yes

the brand i recommend is EVGA, for they make the best IMO.

[LifePotatoes]

yes

the brand i recommend is EVGA, for they make the best IMO.

how does this one look?   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438025

[Textosterone]

how does this one look?   http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438025

Id say go for it!

[LifePotatoes]

Id say go for it!

now onto my CPU and motherboard, whats a good intel cpu that will do what i want without overclocking it?

[Textosterone]

now onto my CPU and motherboard, whats a good intel cpu that will do what i want without overclocking it?

What will u be doing on it and whats ur budget?

[LifePotatoes]

What will u be doing on it and whats ur budget?

 games like GuildWars2, Tera, Minecraft, skyrim, APB; Reloaded,Warframe, and Scarlet blade and watching youtube. for everything i have 300-400 $

[Textosterone]

 games like GuildWars2, Tera, Minecraft, skyrim, APB; Reloaded,Warframe, and Scarlet blade and watching youtube. for everything i have 300-400 $

everything as in what people are telling u to upgrade? or what?

 

for motherboard i say this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157387&cm_re=LGA_1150-_-13-157-387-_-Product

and this for CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117543&cm_re=i3_4170-_-19-117-543-_-Product

 

for such a tight budget and u want intel. Will u be using a video card?

[LifePotatoes]

everything as in what people are telling u to upgrade? or what?

 

for motherboard i say this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157387&cm_re=LGA_1150-_-13-157-387-_-Product

and this for CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117543&cm_re=i3_4170-_-19-117-543-_-Product

 

for such a tight budget and u want intel. Will u be using a video card?

in my first post is what i currently have for my computer. and im looking to upgrade it. i have a HD 7770 GPU right now.

[Textosterone]

in my first post is what i currently have for my computer. and im looking to upgrade it. i have a HD 7770 GPU right now.

if u wanna add more cores and all then u will have to amp ur budget or go with an AMD chip and motherboard.